Atletico Madrid target Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that Atletico wanted to sign Victor Osimhen, and having missed out on him, the La Liga club are now keen on the Netherlands international.

Fichajes has noted: ‘The Atletico’s sports management is working on reinforcing the attacking front with an impactful name. 

‘The big dream was Victor Osimhen, but the high salary of the Nigerian and the overall cost of the operation make it practically unaffordable.

‘In this context, Gakpo emerges as a more realistic but equally ambitious option.

‘The red and white club believes it could try to lure him away from Anfield for a figure close to €80million, always below Liverpool’s initial demands.

‘The profile fits what Diego Simeone is looking for: physical power, breakthrough capability, and tactical versatility.

‘Gakpo can start from the left to attack interior spaces but also act as a mobile forward, something that would broaden the team’s offensive options.’